SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2010

HUMAN TARGET: "PILOT"

Fox has released a description of "Pilot," the debut episode of Human Target set to air on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

Here's how Fox describes the episode:

"Christopher Chance is a unique private contractor/security expert/bodyguard hired when an unusual or imminent threat cannot be solved through normal means of protection. Chance works with his business partner and trusted friend, Winston, and hired gun, Guerrero, to integrate himself completely into his clients
lives and eliminate the threat by becoming the human target. In the series preview, Chance is hired to protect the engineer of California's first bullet train as it makes its maiden voyage from Los Angeles to San Francisco."

The episode as directed by Simon West, whose credits include Con Air and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Tricia Helfer guest-stars.

For a clip of Christopher Chance confronting a suicidal bomber, CLICK HERE.

For a clip of Winston and Chance meeting their newest client, CLICK HERE.

For a clip of Winston and Guerrero, showing the tone of their relationship, CLICK HERE.